Soya Paneer Cutlet

Ingredients:

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Main mixture:

Soya paneer (tofu) – 200–250 g (grated or crumbled)

Boiled potatoes – 2 medium (mashed)

Bread crumbs – ½ cup

Onion – 1 small, finely chopped

Green chillies – 1–2, chopped

Ginger – 1 tsp, grated

Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp, chopped

Red chilli powder – ½ tsp

Garam masala – ½ tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Cumin powder – ½ tsp

Black pepper – ¼ tsp

Salt – to taste

Lemon juice – ½ tsp (optional)

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For Coating:

Maida – 2 tbsp

Cornflour – 2 tbsp

Water – enough to make a smooth slurry

Bread crumbs – 1 cup

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For Frying: –

Oil – shallow fry or deep fry

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Instructions:

1. Prepare cutlet mixture

1. In a bowl, mix:

Grated tofu

Mashed potatoes

Onion

Green chilli

Ginger

Coriander

All masalas + salt

Lemon juice

Bread crumbs

2. Mix well until dough-like.

3. Shape into cutlets, tikkis, hearts, or oval.

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2. Prepare coating

1. Mix maida + cornflour + water → make a medium-thick slurry.

2. Dip each cutlet in slurry.

3. Coat with bread crumbs.

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3. Fry

Heat oil and shallow fry both sides until golden brown.

For extra crispiness → double coat (slurry → crumbs → slurry → crumbs).

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Serve with

Green chutney

Tomato ketchup